H.R. 2318 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Military Spouse Hiring Act
H.R. 2318 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 3, 2017, sponsored by Carol Shea-Porter with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 3, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Military Spouse Hiring Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to expand the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include the hiring of a qualified military spouse. (The WOTC permits employers who hire individuals who are members of a targeted group such as qualified veterans, ex-felons, or long-term unemployment recipients to claim a tax credit equal to a portion of the wages paid to those individuals.) A "qualified m…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 32 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 3, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (May 3, 2017)
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Committees
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